Comparative Toxicity of Organic vs Synthetic Insecticides on Aquatic Ecosystems
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https://doi.org/10.59436/10.59436/jsiane395Keywords:
Organic insecticides, synthetic insecticides, aquatic toxicity, bioaccumulation, ecotoxicologyAbstract
This research paper investigates the differential impacts of organic and synthetic insecticides on aquatic ecosystems, focusing on toxicity, bioaccumulation, and long-term ecological effects. With increasing insecticide use in agriculture, aquatic environments are particularly vulnerable due to runoff and leaching. The study reviews and compares available toxicity data on commonly used synthetic insecticides such as chlorpyrifos and permethrin with organic alternatives like neem oil and pyrethrins. Results reveal that although organic insecticides are perceived as environmentally safer, they are not always benign. Synthetic insecticides tend to exhibit higher acute toxicity and persistence. The paper calls for integrated pest management strategies to mitigate aquatic toxicity.
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